Alpine A110 coupe exclusive. The rebirth of an icon

Dan Prosser talks to Alpine’s chief engineer, David Twohig about the new Alpine A110.
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[@effa114]

What a wonderful spokesman for a beautiful and exciting car. Clearly this man is very passionate and proud of this project. And on first impressions, deservedly so.

[@arunkanth55]

The styling is so elegant. looking forward for it's performance

[@nessuno5403]

More than that, it honours Alpine's origins. Can't believe idiots who claim it's ugly.

[@hans-ericolsson1201]

ARUN KANTH ä

[@blazed6644]

looks phenomenal, double wishbones sound promising! open diff and no manual option controversial though!

[@medaminemajid4801]

Even mclaren have open diff and we have seen the result ^_#

[@Kaisuke971]

Alpine posted driving footage on their channel, even if it has a 1.8 turbo the car sounds very cool !

[@blazed6644]

nah, they're all open diff, even the p1! just simulating lsd behaviour by applying the brakes in a certain pattern

[@frank09busa]

MunroM84 you don't know cars do you? 570 use open rear. car drives like shit when turning during my test drive. I hated so much, I ended up buying 911. best decision I've made

[@mattp1976]

Max Harrison Sorry but I'm getting really racked off with people banging on about bloody manual. Manual gearboxes are out of date and old fashioned. The fastest way the get ultimate performance is via a great double clutch paddle shift gearbox like this. Racing cars don't have manuals anymore nor should high performance road cars. Time to move on and accept it.

[@Aladdin5cave]

Love the styling of the original. This remake has most of the key cues of the old and i think it looks attractive in an unconventional way. Well done Renault for making this happen not just from a stylistic perspective but also for adhering to the lightweight sports car philosophy.

[@relledk]

I like it. it's something new and fresh.

[@antoniorogic1]

Great design

[@allinonefib]

Antonio Rogic French cars are always great at designs, but what about the engine though? French engines are usually a bit underpowered

[@chitranchakrabortty]

Very beautiful, but the falls short on power... Why can't everyone just take the example of Porsche and make small cars more powerful??

[@IxSquishxYou]

PLEEEEEAAASE come to the US, Alpine!

[@Paella51]

haha I'm afraid your reglementation is way to hard for this car ^^

[@alexlam24]

Kaptain Kerbalnaut Could be sold at Nissan's dealers like what Fiat does. Open a Alpine showroom

[@Gavownian]

+alexlam24 Nissan dealerships? What's the relationship between Renault and Nissan, if you don't mind me asking?

[@stephen10.]

An european car respect easily an american reglementation. Just need to put others rear light or something like that , the bumps may be ?

[@skuzzyj]

Gavin Keaty Renault and Nissan have had a strategic business partnership for years, to share platform development costs and technologies.

[@izzelyy3189]

Stunning, i'm in love. Finally proud to be a french petrolhead!

[@IxSquishxYou]

IZzelYy Can you send some of that French stuff over here to the US?

[@izzelyy3189]

Apart from this new Alpine, the french sport cars aren't that exciting here. The Peugeot 308 GTi obliterates any Golf around any track but it' based on a high volume production cars. Until this Alpine, french were dreaming about german, italian or US sport cars. ;)

[@ernestopicazo189]

IZzelYy man, but the mid engine clio, we have peugeots and renaults on mexico but we never got the cool laguna or the mid engine clio :(

[@izzelyy3189]

The laguna is actually a pretty boring car to drive, except the version with rear wheel steering (that was the first in his class if i'm correct). The mid engine clio was cool, but not enough produced. It wasn't a total innovative project like the Alpine is.

[@dedelabinouze5110]

Forgot about the Clio RS and the Megane RS i suppose

[@bend1483]

I really wasn't excited about this car until I saw this video and now I'm really quite interested to see how this turns out. I know it's not everybody's cup of tea when it comes to styling but I think it's beautiful and pays homage nicely to the original A110 which I'm also a fan of. The weight is pretty amazing. 300KG lighter then a Cayman is a serious weight difference.

[@IxSquishxYou]

Ben D Autocar did the calculations, the wet AND dry power to weight is better in the Alpine than in the Cayman!

[@SgtStinger]

That is actually impressive. It will be interesting to see what people think of this thing when it comes out!

[@chitranchakrabortty]

If only it was a bit more powerful... Like give it 350 PS instead of 250, it would make everyone happy.

[@bzy9408]

Chitran101 more powerful one is coming from rumours

[@vogliounacocacola]

This looks gorgeous.

[@atticusfinch8652]

Love this! Brilliant piece of engineering. So great to see a stunningly good car wearing the Alpine name again. Also enjoying the Irish/French(!) accent of the Chief Engineer!

[@stephenwhitworth7701]

A stunning car, simply exquisite, as it seems the French are adept at doing. Thank you EVO, I cannot wait until you get to drive it.

[@siraff4461]

I like David. He says the right things and it's obvious he actually knows what he's talking about rather than reading it from a script. For someone to stand there and calmly explain why they did what they did fills me with confidence that this will be good. Can't wait to see it.

[@0xXKARLOSXx0]

love the concept, love the car and love the interview 10/10

[@15h26]

I soooo want one. Please bring it to the US!

[@sysakPL]

it's amazing! And the RS is coming. :)

[@RufusT9]

It's a French beauty. I like the clear Alpine lineage in the design- its light elegance is a welcome change from what's on offer from the other European manufacturers

[@lonersanonymous]

Might be my new favourite car

[@stevenw11]

Love it You can keep your 500hp 1600kg+ barges, give me 250hp & 1000kgs anyday.

[@fortyfour1654]

Steve W Or buy a caterham at 540kg with 200ish bhp 2.0 duratec engine. Ultimate driver interaction car

[@RowhiderRCRacing]

Sure! But not really usable everyday, or do you have to forget to get a wife...

[@davelitefire5595]

looks great. Love the engineering philosophy of lightweightness behind it.

[@campagnarddelorraine5112]

Sumptuous line, fine and timeless. This Alpine will age as well as the first. The sound is beautiful for a four cylinder. And a 1.8-liter engine that competes with a Porsche ... Congratulations to the entire team at Renault. Porsche seems to be targeted by Renault-Nissan: the Alpine against the Cayman and the GT-R facing the 911. The future is promising ...

[@Krauser1226]

What a gorgeous car

[@gregorysotiriou7071]

The car looks stunning. The design is also excellent. I'm in love!

[@RaianNSX]

LOVE IT!

[@madsd81]

F***ing gorgeous!!!!! I want one!!!!! I love the loving homage to the original A110 Berlinetta

[@dufonrafal]

This video is actually really well made, asking the right questions and not forgetting the small details that are actually really important on a car like that. I love that A110

[@simonm8988]

That looks simply epic in white - me like :)

[@supremeetnel7707]

Simon Morgan barf

[@alex_k1410]

This most likely my favorite modern car at this point in time! Absolutely stunning, this is a proper driver's car. This car brought back what most modern cars have been missing for several years.

[@r3forge]

Well done David Twohig and Team!

[@Nexus.Achiles]

I've always loved the idea of a small and powerful car and this one also promises to be nimble around the corners. Love the looks as well, based on a legend. I'd buy one if I was in the market for a two seater.

[@keepmovingjumping]

Well I wanna hug the desing team because they made one mad looking car!!

[@mieszkooracz7370]

Very good car introduction and such a nice chat :) Well done.

[@ss207]

Looks great! Happy to see new compact sport RWD cars in the market

[@user-yn5sk5ru5g]

adding lightness is always the best thing to do. love it

[@klasseact6663]

absolutely stunning!

[@novaf4946]

Great car!

[@aryajonathan3733]

wow if the price is on BRZ/GT86/Miata/MX5 range then it would be a clear choice. The car itself is one of those rare concepts that came out looking much better and still retain most of the design.

[@rob175kks]

Excellent. Love the thinking behind the car above all else.

[@camerongill101]

Great to see the return of one of my favourite boyhood marques. Lovely design

[@PowderMoney1303]

Very intriguing package. Will be eagerly looking to a group test against the Cayman. So far it's looking good. Well done Alpine

[@lauge56]

Awesome fresh design!! I like it.

[@McLarenF1God]

I want it more than most all other new cars. It's sounds incredible.

[@dacccad]

Bravo Renault Sport, bravo David, the Chief Engineer - and the entire team who worked at this marvel! I like a lot this car, it is truly unique and very beautifull, amazing weight and performances!

[@Xyzabc998]

Really clever packaging. So light and very innovative. Goodbye Porschar.

[@percyvalle921]

gorgeous!

[@redwithblackstripes]

Holy shit , i'm more impressed by the fact that there is a Focal sound system inside , none of that Bose or harman kardon bullshit , thats really impressive...

[@sgtgrash5280]

Fantastic to see Alpine back in the fray. On the basis of what I've seen and heard so far, Lotus will need to up their game.

[@chrisdooley6468]

Just over 1000 kilos is amazingly light. Beautiful car we will never see here :(

[@phoenixrising7047]

Chris Dooley Wheres here?

[@mevans8646]

If only this came to the US. Beautiful piece of machinery.

[@yellow6ird]

Childhood calling answered. Long live Alpine.

[@richardjones4080]

what a work of automotive art wow

[@dh7277]

looks fabulous. great design.

[@bicyclist2]

Glad to see Renault and Alpine finally using there race pedigre to bring more people to the brand. I would like to see a manual option, but I understand why they didn't, as everyone is moving away from manuals.

[@JeepCherokeeful]

Great review, I felt an honest enthusiasm from both gentlemen about the car. It’s an excellent sports car, about as good as there is currently.

[@jeffkodiac]

So beautiful !

[@exclusivemotoreurope5412]

Phenomenal...beautifull and to be in any Garage of Car passion people.

[@0Erhyte0]

Need one !

[@YOUENNNN]

4:01 omg in white what a beauty 😱

[@Hamba666]

great vid great car!

[@woodandaluminum]

I love it in all aspects,... but why no Manual?! It would fit perfectly with the philosophy of the car. Don't get it.

[@mattp1976]

woodandaluminum because manual is out of date old fashioned tech. Time to move on.

[@AR-rk9nn]

Its a sports car not a supercar the whole purpose of a sports car is to control the vehicle, a manual would lower the weight of the car as well

[@jacoja06]

@Mattp1976 Surely the point of a sports car like this is to make it as fun as possible? A manual may be old fashioned (heck, any ICE car is old-fashined), but it would make the car a hell of a lot more fun for the driver.

[@Gavownian]

+AR 50 watch Mr JWW's interview with Twohig. He says the DCT is a lighter 'system' than a manual.

[@jacoja06]

+schumiisking Sure, paddle shifters has its up sides, I can understand that. Something like a Ferrari 488 I'm glad they only built with a paddle shifter, because it's designed to be an ultra-precise track weapon. With a car like the A110 however, I think they've missed the mark if they were aiming for a pure driving experience aimed at competing against the Cayman. You cannot beat a manual for driver involvement.

[@lm658]

very nice

[@TonyEG6]

If they release a manual version it may very well be the best driving car of 2017 that's under 400-500hp

[@redwithblackstripes]

pretty sure they will with further editions of the car , but in this market launching a first model with a manual is risky considering the majority of buyers don't go for it.

[@Stevieboy130664]

And the Chief Engineer is a Corkonian!

[@all-flat-engines]

Yay another small, light weight, beautiful car that will never make its way to North America.

[@allinonefib]

Scott I You can still drive to Mexico to buy French cars.

[@RetiOrchid58]

Lovely-looking car. "Power is nothing without control".

[@zachg9065]

Wish this was sold in the U.S. Would be nice to see these on the road.

[@Trendyflute]

Sounds like a fantastically well considered car, AND it looks amazing. If it's actually as good as it sounds, they may never depreciate...

[@THE_Michael_Westen]

Like the design but the absence of a manual would put me off. Not that it matters, at 50-60k it is way beyond my reach anyway.

[@dragosxtc1901]

Michael Westen how about a fuel tank in front?

[@Tommolitor]

just a beautiful car, can t wait for a video of is moving

[@greggb681]

Finally a car that isn't all about hp numbers! 250hp is the perfect amount of power, especially for a car that weighs as much as a feather. Good job Alpine! I hope in the future a manual transmission will become available!

[@AnthonyMcBazooka]

I just love the idea that they had enthusiasts in mind when they built that car.

[@yellow6ird]

Perfection.

[@jerryldavis1823]

that is one beautiful car.

[@g00dfeeling]

Cant wait for real world review

[@DavidROBACHE]

Seductive, light and playful, the new Alpine A110 is faithful to the spirit of the famous berlinette !!!

[@julianfiacconi709]

This car is a direct competitor for the Alfa 4C only, as dimensions are the same, engine size and Hp, including the weight. Of course one shouldn't be surprised that the Alpine is small, so was the original. Likewise, should we be surprised of the Alfa 4C being so small? Not. The Alfa 33 Stradale was tiny, and that is the design thee Alfa 4C is paying homage to. As in the 4C there is no manual offered, and that is a good thing as the dual clutch is so much better and faster. To satisfy one's desire for a manual, perhaps find a used early 2000 sports car for cheap. One other thing, the Porsche718, although a great car, is a totally different class of vehicle, in my opinion not relatable or comparable to the Alpine or 4C. Nice to see Alpine bringing back a modern version of its icon of yesteryear. History is important, and these cars (Alpine and Alfa) will continue to remind us, and uphold the reputation for these famous Marques.

[@QBolgi]

Elle est sublime !

[@BramCollier]

What I think... FInally! It took way too long for alpine to come back. From the moment I heard there'd be another roadcar from Alpine I was stoked! The old A110 is just such an iconic car, and a beautiful car too. I saw the Vision one irl in Brussels, I'd say about a year back now, next to an old one and...yeah... Just a perfect modern take on the classic one!!! I also love how small it is because the old one isn't a big car either. Nowadays a lot of cars seem to be obese but the A110 is just like it should be. Great work guys at Alpine/Renault (motorsport)!!!

[@jeanpfeiffer7574]

Happy to see again a French Light Sports Car !! Vive la France !

[@fordfairlane1485]

Finally arrived :) ,,, thanks for this review (i owned the older model ..was my first car) definitely i have to start saving now :) Grate Review Thx thx thx

[@ForgetfulFoot]

Love everything about this new Alpine. Just the like 4C. These are cars designed by passionate individuals. The Porsche is a great car and will sell 10x the amount. But the Porsche, like most German cars feel like they were designed by a large committee. And just don't feel as special. There is no beauty without some flaws.

[@tommy22b]

Love it. Plenty of power considering the light weight. Going to be loads of fun. Just hope they do a manual at some point.

[@sivispacem101]

elle est superbe !

[@uhugvjkbkjh]

My favourite car atm

[@lexfrancis5916]

who here pronounces it alpeen?

[@keng293]

peen/teen. I'm french american.

[@a.c.vermillion]

finally a pretty car to conquer alfo romeo's 4c (one of my favorite cars ever made)

[@DraganBakema]

WOW! and the price is reasonable too

[@CambreyGoG]

Very elegant.

[@Ultinarok47]

This guy is looks and talks like automotive Liam Neeson. And he's damn fantastic to listen to. Awesome car.

[@majahe50]

Love the car so much. David very informative and passionate about it. Would buy this car instead of an Abarth 595.

[@CammieGee]

Nice!

[@youmustbethatninja]

Are you guys going to visit Ruf during the Geneva Motor Show?

[@diarmuidmarsden7752]

First renault I've wanted since the clio v6.

[@Tubeflux]

Yes, convinced me 😀😎

[@TheMustafar3]

Seems to be a great package, especiallyy because they seem to follow a good path. Sportscars increase in weight in a significant manner. I really like that they go back to old porsche 911 times where the car was about 1000kg. I know they have talked about that bu id like to see somthing like a 2.6l with about 400 hp

[@yarisTSk]

sweet´n´light!

[@computerapple4]

Wish that was in the US

[@emreakal0653]

💛💛💛 cok guzel

[@AlfaEricWashDC]

Now THIS is a good comparison to the 4C.

[@OfficialMINIm]

looks nice but i wish those bubble eye lights werent there